(UNDATED) - Jimmy Orr, a sure-handed wide receiver who played for the Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Colts after starring at the University of Georgia, has died. He was 85. Orr died Tuesday night. His death was confirmed Wednesday by Edo Smith and Sons Funeral Home in Brunswick, Georgia. Jim Irsay, owner of the Indianapolis Colts, wrote on Twitter: "Rest in peace to another NFL legend, JIMMY ORR. ... 'Orr's Corner' in the south endzone at Baltimore's Memorial Stadium was sacred ground. Our condolences to Jimmy's family." Hall of Fame quarterback Johnny Unitas had plenty of targets to choose from in 1960s, including Raymond Berry, John Mackey and Lenny Moore. But he often connected with Orr in a place that became known to many as "Orrsville." After playing with the Steelers from 1958 through 1960, Orr teamed with Unitas to form a formidable passing combination. Over 13 NFL seasons, Orr caught 400 passes for 7,914 yards and 66 touchdowns over 149 games. He averaged a whopping 19.8 yards per catch and three times led the league in yards per catch. Orr was selected to the Pro Bowl in 1959 with Pittsburgh, and in 1965 with Baltimore after catching 45 passes for 847 yards and 10 scores. His best season was in 1962, when he had 55 receptions for 974 yards and 11 TD's. At Georgia, Orr led the Southeastern Conference in receiving twice, catching 24 passes for 443 yards in 1955, and 16 passes for 237 yards in 1957. He also punted for the Bulldogs.
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